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Holiday is over and box is heading your way, John.

9505 5111 4276 4172 4645 63 eta Sat

Sweet! That's top shelf.

No!!!! RyJ No. 2 A/T.
Hold off on the RG. It could use another 6-12 months of rest. Not ready yet.
Hope you enjoy them!

So,
Yesterday afternoon I hear the familiar jingle from my ring doorbell, so I went to check it out. I find a home depot moving box was sitting on my patio table. I knew I had a few things arriving, but nothing that big. I look at the label, SOB............ I was thinking what the hell did he do. I wasn't up in any of the PIB's and the VET/Noob trade was supposed top be a little 5er or 10er or………… well you know. Picked it up to bring inside and damn this is heavy. I little shake and I can hear the candy, better check my sugar before getting into this. My wife walked in as I was getting ready to cut into it, she just looked at me, said "more cigars" and shook her head.
First thing I find when opening it is a letter, 4 pages. I wont type it out here but the gist of it, as a Vet, SOB wanted to take me on a journey though some of his evolution of smoking. Offering some sticks he encountered early on and winding his way to the present. To add to the cigars he also included some basics that every smoker should have.

The Basics:
5 stick travel humidor – I have a 15 stick, the smaller will be a welcome change for work
Lighter and Cutter – I mean can you really have to many?
PerfectDraw – Which I have been eyeing up for quite some time.
Local Coffee - Its coffee, its important and I have a few cups a day so…….
Local sweets – I have Type 2, I currently take 3 different meds for it, all so I can eat more

EARLY DAYS:
La Aurora:
Escogidos Maduro Short robusto – NH
Prefiridos Ruby, Emerald, & Platinum all Perfecto - All NH
107 & 107 Cosecha 2006 – Both NH
1495 Nicaragua – Think I’ve had this one
Untamed Robusto and Corona Gorda – NH either one
Untamed Extreme – NH
Fernando Leon Family Reserve - NH
La Aurora is not a name I have yet to explore so this is a welcome treat. Those preforidos have been on my radar for some time now.

Hoyo De Monterrery:
HDM Dark Sumatra Espresso & Media Noche – NH either one
HDM De Tradicion – NH
HDM/AJF La Amistad Gold – NH
Another Name I have yet to explore and all NH’s

Punch:
Signature - NH
Eggroll – Had one, liked it and tried to find more. Now I have another
Diablo – NH, Always gets put into my tenski cart but never seems to make final the cut
I have recently just started exploring them but only the take out line.

Some Others:
Boneshaker - NH
Boneshaker Full Body Cast x2 - NH
Leccia Black – NH
Oliva MB3 – Ive had many, always a god go-to, but I’ve never had one dated this old though

TAKING IT UP A NOTCH:
Espinosa 601 La Bomba Warhead – NH
Espinosa Murcielago Toro – Only had the Robusto and keep them regularly
Diesel Whiskey Row Sherry Cask – NH
Illusione CG4 – NH
Illusione MK – NH
Illusione Ultra OP No4 – NH
La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial – NH
La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor – NH
La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Reserva – NH
Partagas Ledgend – NH
Avo Syncro Nicaragua – Had a few and liked
Southern Draw Private Label #5 – NH
Southern Draw 300 Manos – Think I might have had this
DTT Sobramesa – Had and like
DTT Todos Las Dias Half Churchill and Thick Lonsdale – NH Either one

Tatuaje:
Black Corona Gorda – NH this vitola
Miami Reserva – always liked these
Conjonu 2006 – NH this vitola
Saints and Sinners 2015 - #2, #3, & #4 – NH any of these

La Flor Dominicana:
Chapter 1 – NH
Cameroon Cabinet – NH
La Nox – Loved the Petite but have never had this vitola
Coronado – NH but got one from Corey as well so it will be nice to double try it

Boutiques:
Nomad:
Connecticut Fuerte Belicoso - NH
C-276 – NH
SA-17 – NH
Esteli Lot 8613 – NH
Signature – NH
Classic – NH
I’m listing as all NH. I have only had one Nomad cigar, and I don’t remember which one

Viaje:
Skull & Bones – had and liked
Amuse Bousche – NH
Ghost Pepper – NH
Hamaki Omakase – NH
Viaje Y PDR 2015 Collaboration – NH

Others:
Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown – Loved this one
Stolen Throne Three Kingdoms – NH
Casdalgi Daughters Of The Wind – NH this vitola
Southern Draw Lady Killer – NH and haven’t met a SD I haven’t loved
Jas Sum Kral “F” the FDA x 2 – NH
Room 101 MC3 Roxxo – You did some homework, I love these, they are probably my favorite and Ill search, search, search until I come across more and more.
Room 101 Chief Cool Arrow – I’ve gotten these from Tele and have liked them both times. I’ve never gotten the advice you provided so I’ll make sure to follow that and see if the experience is different.
Nudies Rosado and Maduro – I got both of these from Cheno earlier this year and thoroughly enjoyed both. Happy to have another go with them.
CAO Orelana – NH This is one that I’ve been trying to get my hands on for a while now. I Think I’m one of the few CAO believers left.
Crux Union Fire – NH
Fable Fourth Prime – NH
Ventura CS/02 w/La Aurora – NH
Ventura CS/13 w/Drew Estates – NH
Partagas Shorts CC x2 – NH

Lanceros:
Punch Chop Suey – NH
Oliva V – NH as a Lancero
Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder – NH as a Lancero
Crux Ninfamanic Dark - NH
Espinosa Murceilago – NH as a Lancero

An Ode To Christian Eiroa:
Camacho Corojo – Pre-sale to Davidoff – NH
Eiroa 20 Yrs Maduro – NH
Eiroa 20 Yrs Colorado – NH
Eiroa CBT – Loved it
Eiroa Dark – NH
Edgar Hoill Everday Hustle – Had a few of these and always enjoyed them
Edgar Hoill Cultura – NH
CLE Corojo – NH
CLE Habano – NH
CLE Sgnature THT-EKE – NH
Asylum 13 Medulla Natural – NH
Asylum 13 Maduro – NH
Asylum Nyctophelia – NH
Asylum Straight Jacket - NH
Asylum PCA 2021 - NH
Asylum 8 Yr - NH
Asylum 9 Yr – NH
Asylum 10 Yr- NH

Good lord that a lot of sticks. All of these were listed in the letter and most had some information included as to origin, maker, rarity or even just a little history. Now if your counting, and I had to a few times to get it right, that’s 105 cigars of which I’ve only had 17 and many of those were in other Vitolas. This will truly open my eyes wider to the vast variety that is out there and all that I have yet to explore. Many of these are cigars that I consistently add to carts but never seem to make the cut for one reason or another. Others, I have been hunting for but are usually no longer available. Its full of great samplings of various lines that I just can’t wait to try. I had to pull out an old tupperdor now simply labeled SOB.

I’ve already messaged SOB, but I wanted to thank him again for this incredible assortment. His generosity goes above and beyond. One day, when I get to become a VET and take on my own noob, I’ll be sure to remember what happened here and hope that I can pass on the generosity that was shown to me.








PS: If you want it in alphabetical order, feel free to do it yourself

It was a small sized Hone Depot box for the record.

And I'd prefer not to kill you, John. Give the candy to the wife. It'll help her forgive you for these boxes showing up all the time

That's an impressive offering. Prolly take a week or two to smoke


The comment on non-aggression is completely believable as Dan obviously displays incredible generosity.

The included letter is further support of his genuine brotherhood.

=d>


Edit: For the record I have removed my foot

Geez, biggest bomb I’ve seen here and that’s saying something

Holy Crap!! That’s an absolute NUKE.

Unfathomable in its entirety.
From now on, I propose we refer to this as "The Big Hit" (TBH) that we compare all other hits to.

TBH, an excellent memorialization. This is a hit that will live in infamy. For two reasons, outside of generosity of course. First is the sheer magnitude. John’s grandchildren may be smoking a few of these. Second is the curation. Some hard to find sticks and some excellent groupings…I don’t want to use the word “sampler”. Excellent work, BP, Your Imperial Majesty.

John, congratulations and good luck lol.

And let’s all respect this moment. The TBH moment. We don’t have to live this way. Think of those who have gone before and think of their sacrifices. Step away from the big box. This isn’t a contest of escalation. Do not attempt to annihilate your brother. Do not seek retribution or revenge. ( 😂 😂)

That’s clearly different.

From one who routinely sends 25+ cigars in friendly fiver fashion.






I see a vague resemblance to the code to the nuclear arsenal being compromised.

Cigarmageddon!!

😂

There was a debacle a few years back, and the program fell off a bit. Attempted resurrection in progress

Guys,

Jeeb hit CACMAN- randomly sideways- for our trade. He came out "with flying colors"!
I will vouch for any trade Jeeb does!

rfenst

Got the package ready and label printed. Should drop it off at USPS within the hour and it'll be heading your way, Corey!

9434 6361 0553 6359 8852 30

Robert, thanks for the vote of confidence. We can proceed with these blindside operations as the targets present themselves.

SOB, I’m still learning how to make trouble 😂

If I'm following correctly, for Jeebs's noob sending, Robert had him direct his smokes to Cacman.

And I've read through the hits, Jeebs. You are trouble capable

Is there a size smaller than a MFR?

I also use pirateship you just select what size flat rate from the drop down.

You are correct, sir. And for the record I was instructed to keep it to an SFR and that’s what I did. I would like to have clobbered him but I followed instructions.

My Noob turned Vet produced a most excellent bomb. Well done SOB…..WELL DONE.

Por Larranaga CC Corona w/thanks to rfenst

Never had this Cuban cigar but frankly I’ve had very few Cuban cigars. This one has a beautiful brown wrapper w/invisible seems and a very nice triple cap (if not mistaken), tiny crack at the foot, a cosmetic note. Barnyard and cocoa dust fragrance. Deep V cut, not much on a generous cold draw but the mouth tobacco had interesting umami. Kickoff, wow - interesting. Leather, something like cedar, white pepper, green cardamom, sweet / sour umami throughout and a woody smoke presence. I’m just a noob but at the 1” mark I’m declaring this cigar “complex” in the flavor profile. A fruity note now shows in retro. Stacking dimes. End of first third the flavors are now fresh baked bread crust, green cardamom, black pepper, citrus peel and a well balanced profile. I’m glad I decided on the deep V cut, the mouth tobacco tastes lightly of lemon balm. Well into second third the retro begins to tingle slightly bringing burnt nutmeg with molasses faintly in background. Heading into final third w/perfect burn line and copious smoke production. Installed my patented Tele-Nubber w/zero problems. The flavors have mellowed and contracted quite a bit. I’m left w/a delicious mellow nutmeg on non buttered toast balanced with an oaky and light pepper retro. I’m trying very hard to concentrate on the time I have left with this cigar instead of dreading the quickly approaching death of the cherry. Nub rewarding me w/strong hits of orange peel and pepper added to the flavor profile. Handsome, well behaved and hard working flavor complexity that turns on a dime and enchants to the end, this slugger strikes me as slightly heavier nicotine than a simple medium so I’m going w/medium +, knocking on full’s door. I paired w/cold water but I think this will hold up to gin tonic, Martini, strong black coffee or Champagne. I personally would avoid smoky Scotch, Cabernet Sauvignon or wine with strong tannin, tawny Port might work. These pairings are from the mind of a noob and I’m receptive to constructive criticisms. Total smoke time a dreamy 51 minutes.

Thank you, Robert for the cigar, it was truly a pleasurable experience.

I smoked the RyJ No.2 CC. It was very enjoyable, very good. Excellent construction, perfect burn line, heaps of smoke. The nose is fragrant with toasty cocoa aromas, barnyard and a floral tinge. Kickoff was creamy mocha and the only black pepper I would taste for the entire cigar. Different versions of cocoa or chocolate dominated the first third with a very creamy and nutty balance. The second third sweetness increased and malted milk balls and milk duds, toasted graham cracker and rose petal tea were the breakout flavors. In the final third the retro finally began to tingle then burn, flavors of cocoa, dark banana bread crust, browned butter and honey were present in final third. I didn’t see in the online reviews a lot of mentions of cocoa, but I noticed it from beginning to end. Thoroughly enjoyed this cigar, it was a real treat. Thank you, Robert.

That was aged 2 years or so in an airtight aluminum tube encased in a roll of cedar, such that the sides of the cigar only come in contact with cedar, not aluminum. The fact that it is airtight slows the aging process. Remind me to send you another a year from now after they have been in my humi without the tubes. Glad you enjoyed.